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Saturday, September 11th, 2004
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| 12:53p | Nurnbergische Hesperides Published by Johann Christoph Volckamer Nurnberg, Germany. 1708-1714.  ( more )Johann Volckamer was a wealthy Nurnberg merchant who owned magnificent orchards and a fine orangery. At his expense he employed a number of draughtsmen and engravers to execute depictions of his fruit which he published under the title of Nurnbergische Hesperides with over 100 plates all folio size. Unlike other 18th century botanical engravings which are set against plain backgrounds, Volckamer filled in the lower section of his plates with views of palaces, gardens, landscapes & seascapes in Germany, Austria and Italy. These delightful additions make the Volckamer engravings especially attractive. |
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